outwards

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English

Etymology

From Middle English outwardes, from Old English ūtweardes; equivalent to outward +‎ -s. Cognate with German auswärts.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈaʊtwɚdz/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈaʊtwədz/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "NZ" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈæotwɘdz/

Adverb

outwards (comparative more outwards, superlative most outwards)

  1. From the interior toward the exterior; in an outward direction.
    • (Can we date this quote by Sir Isaac Newton and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
      Light falling on them is not reflected outwards.
  2. (obsolete) Outwardly; (merely) on the surface.
    • 1526, William Tyndale, trans. Bible, Matthew XXIII:
      Wo be to you scrybes, and pharises ypocrites, for ye are lyke unto paynted tombes which appere beautyfull outwardes: but are within full off deed mens bones and of all fylthynes.

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Middle English

Adverb

outwards

  1. Alternative form of outwardes
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